Okay, change of plan.
Coming to Christchurch scared me so much that I wanted to leave before I'd even arrived. However I am only leaving a day early, though it should also be noted I am leaving for Wellington, not Queenstown as planned. After the shock of Christchurch (which had nothing to do with the spider in my bed by the way) I felt I couldn't risk going to Queenstown in case it was the same. I have since heard that it is lovely, but I don't really want to spend 3 days alone there as I think I would feel lonely. SO, I am going back to Wellington. There were lots of things there I didn't get a chance to do, so this isn't entirely a bad thing. I am less likely to feel lonely and homesick in a place with so much to do, that I already know my way around to some degree. Although I feel I have done enough traveling for this month, and would very gladly skip home on the plane tomorrow, I will have to keep going for a while longer it seems. I can't get a refund on my home stay in Queenstown because they were greedy money grabbers, but I am trying to put that behind me and chalk it up to bad luck. I have booked to stay in a little beach cottage in Lyall Bay, Wellington and will try to visit the museum, the botanic gardens and the cinema while I'm there, but who knows! I will then have to travel back here to fly. So soon I will be setting off on a real, unplanned adventure, I feel sad but I have to keep positive!
Nothing wrong with changing your plans. This is a trip of a lifetime and if you loved Wellington why not go back there. Besides, unplanned adventures are just what the hobbit ordered. Don't forget your pocket handkerchief! x
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with Lisa on this one Olive, hold on to the positive that you managed to turn things around and sort out a 'plan B' to find yourself some peace, yes you had to pay out a bit more money to do so, but who wouldn't?!
ReplyDeleteThe botanic gardens would be on the top of my list there (unless Django was on at the cinema of course) and I shall keep an eye out for any photos you might post (hint, hint).
Becky xx
Well done for doing what you feel you'd prefer, it's your trip after all. Change is sometimes for the best. I agree very positive.
ReplyDeleteWell done Han. Enjoying the blog and the pics, take care and enjoy.
Sharon x
The down times are all part of the texture of the trip... and will make the good bits shine even brighter. Follow your heart and acknowledge your fears, you're doing amazingly!
ReplyDeleteHey, i spent a whole year there and never made it to the south island cos i was too chicken to go on my own! Welly is such a friendly place x
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